Cisco CCNA

Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.

€495
Exam fees are not included in the course price.

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Cisco CCNA
Course Details
This course is designed to prepare learners for the latest CCNA exam. Cisco CCNA certification prepares learners for today’s associate-level job roles in IT technologies. This latest CCNA certification includes security and automation and programmability. The certification covers a broad range of fundamentals for IT careers. Newly created taking into account the latest technologies and job roles, the CCNA training course and certification covers a range of topics, including:
• Network fundamentals
• Network access
• IP connectivity
• IP services
• Security fundamentals
• Automation and programmability

This Cisco eLearning course includes the following features:
• Instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations to develop your skills based on real-world scenarios.
• Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This course gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
• FlashCards and Education Games are also provided throughout the course.
• Practice exams prepare you for your exams. These exams are on average, 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared if you are taking a certification exam.
• You can also interact and collaborate with other students through our forums, student contributions and announcement features.

Who should complete this Cisco CCNA eLearning course?
• Network Engineers: The Complete Cisco Training Course (eLearning CCNA) is an ideal choice for network engineers aiming to advance their careers. According to a report by the Cisco Global Cloud Networking Survey, 95% of respondents plan to use cloud services, highlighting the continued importance of networking skills. CMIT’s course equips network engineers with the knowledge and certification they need to excel in network design, implementation, and management.
• IT Administrators: IT administrators can also benefit significantly from this course as it covers essential networking concepts and Cisco technologies. With the IT landscape becoming increasingly reliant on robust networking infrastructure, IT administrators with CCNA certification are well-prepared to ensure the smooth operation of IT systems.
• System Administrators: System administrators looking to expand their skill set can find value in the Complete Cisco Training Course. Effective network management is a critical component of system administration, and this course provides the expertise required to handle complex network configurations and troubleshooting.
• Security Analysts: In an era of heightened cybersecurity concerns, security analysts with CCNA certification are in demand. They can use their knowledge of Cisco’s security solutions to protect networks and data from potential threats, contributing to overall IT security.
• Telecommunications Specialists: Telecommunications specialists can enhance their career prospects by gaining proficiency in Cisco technologies. As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, knowledge of Cisco’s networking and communication solutions becomes increasingly valuable.

Topics covered in this Cisco CCNA eLearning course
• Components and basic characteristics of a computer network
• The model of host-to-host communication
• The features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System software
• LANs and the role of switches within LANs
• Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and the operation of switches
• Installing a switch and performing the initial configuration
• TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
• TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
• Functions of routing
• Implementing basic configuration on a Cisco router
• host-to-host communications across switches and routers
• Resolving common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
• IPv6 main features and addresses, and configuring and verifying basic IPv6 connectivity
• The operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
• Implementing, and verifying Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks
• The application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
• The basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• Configuring link aggregation using EtherChannel
• Purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
• Basic WAN and VPN concepts
• The operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
• Configuring Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
• Basic Quality of Service (QoS) concepts
• Concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
• Network and device architectures and an introduction to virtualization
• Introduction to the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center™, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)
• Configuring basic IOS monitoring tools
• The management of Cisco devices
• The current security threat landscape and threat defence technologies
• Implementing a basic security configuration of the device management plane and basic steps to harden network devices.

• Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a CMIT Digital Certificate of Completion. This can be accessed via the Progress Reports section located on the top right side of your eLearning platform.
• You may optionally take exams to receive certification.

Tel: 01 286 5783
Email: info@cmit.ie